Lying in Wait

It's amazing how employers can take so long to get back to you after their initial interview or meeting with you. I know they are busy, but they are human - they should realize that you are just waiting, and hoping, for them to call you. I asked my company if I could freelance for them, they said we'll get back to you in three days. Yesterday the three days was up, so I asked my boss. But his boss left early yesterday, so "tomorrow morning." Now it's "tomorrow morning," and in 5 minutes it'll be "tomorrow afternoon." Still no word. Nothing about we'll talk about it later, or we haven't forgotten. Nada. Employers want employees (potential and current) to be upfront and let them know the status of everything, but yet employers don't feel the need to extend that courtesy back to employees? That's not right. If I ever run my own business with employees, I'll at least make an effort to do what I want them to do. It all goes back to treat people how you want to be treated.